Marriage Residency Requirement Illinois:

Applicants who have divorced within the last six weeks must provide a certified copy of their divorce decree upon applying for a marriage license.

Applicants who were widowed within the last 6 weeks must provide a certified copy of the death certificate.

Marriage License Fees Illinois:

It will cost you $30.00+ to get married in Illinois. Some Illinois counties charge $50.00+. The cost of receiving a marriage license varies from county to county and some Illinois counties will only accept cash. Please call ahead to verify whether or not you need cash.

Proxy Marriages Illinois:

No.

Cousin Marriages Illinois:

Yes, first cousins may marry if they are older than the age of 50.

Common Law Marriages Illinois:

No.

Marriage Blood Test Illinois:

No. Illinois does not require blood tests.

Name Change Illinois:

Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. For more information regarding Illinois marriage records please visit www.idph.state.il.us.

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State Laws marriage requirements to obtain and file a marriage license to receive certified copy of your marriage certificate from clerk’s office upon request.